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Ordering food

With photos, codes and your allergies. 4 steps, with phrases in Chinese to show.

  1. Step 1

    The table code

    Many restaurants have a code on the table. Scan it with Alipay to see the menu with photos. You order and pay on your phone.

  2. Step 2

    Point and done

    If there is no code, point at the menu photos or dishes on other tables. It always works.

  3. Step 3

    Spice and allergies

    Show your allergy card from the kit before ordering. If you do not want spice, say it at the start.

  4. Step 4

    The bill

    Ask for the bill or pay at the till. No tipping.

Take it on your phone offline. Build your route and it is in My trip, with your hotel card in Chinese. Build my route

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